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MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
To Our Shareholders
The U.S. Economy Continues to Expand
We are now eight years into the current U.S. economic expansion, and judging
from continued strong performance in the first half of 1998, this should be
another year of impressive economic growth. A combination of forces shaped the
first half: strong economic fundamentals, favorable price performance, a
dramatically improved landscape for the nation's budget (now anticipating a
surplus of $80 billion or more for fiscal year 1998), the Federal Reserve's
steady hold on monetary policy, a competitive wage and price environment, and
the economic and financial crisis in Southeast Asia.
Increased spending for consumption, housing and producers' durable equipment
drove expansion in the first six months of the year. Households spent more,
encouraged by low unemployment and growth in personal income. Business
inventories also rose sharply early in the year, contributing to the economy's
growth in the first quarter. Inventory growth has since slowed significantly and
detracted from economic gains in the second quarter. The only other drag on
performance was flat net exports, almost certainly a backlash of the Asian
crisis.
Amidst Troubles in Asia
The economic and financial problems that have plagued Southeast Asia for the
past year have continued to make for volatile and uncertain times in the U.S.
and global financial markets. The key players in the Asian region are Japan and
China, both facing economic hardship and currency devaluation. Though Japan has
been working to restore its failed banking system, the nation faces the bigger
problem of stimulating its economy--now with a budget deficit near 6 percent of
Gross Domestic Product. Clearly, Japan's financial woes are far from being
solved and, as such, the world's economies and markets will sit with a watchful
eye over the coming months.
Large Capitalization U.S. Stocks Soar
During the first six months of 1998, the U.S. stock market continued to make
great strides, with large capitalization stocks leading the pack. As of June 30,
1998, the S&P 500 was up 17.7 percent, versus the unmanaged small stock Russell
2000 Index which returned a modest 4.9 percent.
The `flight to quality' that the market has been experiencing since last year
has continued to benefit large cap growth stocks, while hindering the
performance of smaller, value-oriented stocks. As investors became more
concerned about deteriorating conditions in Asia and the possible impact on
commodity prices, competition and economic activity, they favored large-cap
stocks over small-cap stocks for their durability and liquidity.
Bond Returns Varied
The Treasury yield curve continued to flatten over the past six months, and as a
result, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities delivered
varied, and less impressive, returns than U.S. Treasuries.
Even as corporate spreads widened, low interest rates and investor cash flow
were positive for the corporate bond market. New issuance of investment-grade
corporate bonds was extremely high--$197 billion in the first six months of
1998, compared to $272 billion issued in total for 1997.
Managing the Risks of Abroad
The same forces that drove the economy's growth in the first half of the year
will shape this year's outcome. However, the instability in Asia, which is far
from being resolved, is becoming more influential to the behavior of the U.S.
dollar, the economy and the financial markets. As the events in Asia
unfold--good or bad--the domestic markets may experience increased levels of
volatility.
How Babson manages these risk factors is to focus, as we always have, on
building portfolios with carefully selected, well-researched stocks and bonds
that represent long-term opportunities. This approach is designed to help
protect capital in bear markets and reap the rewards of bull markets.
/s/ Stuart H. Reese
Stuart H. Reese
President
MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
July 31, 1998
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MML SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY FUND
On June first the investment process began for the new MML Small Cap Value
Equity Fund. During the first month of the Fund's existence, the Fund had a
total return of -1.5 percent,(*) while the Russell 2000 (an index that measures
the performance of small company stocks that has a total market capitalization
range of $172 million to $1.1 billion) increased 2.1percent. The objective of
the fund is to achieve long-term growth of capital and income by investing
primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of smaller companies.
We will build a portfolio of about 50 to 70 stocks with a market capitalization
of $750 million or less at time of purchase with a risk profile that is lower
than the Russell 2000 Index. We seek high quality companies with low debt
levels, high returns on equity and the ability to grow dividends at above
average rates.
In the future we will use this forum to discuss, in a question and answer
format, the recent happenings in the Fund. What follows are some questions we
addressed regarding the economy as a whole.
How would you characterize the market for small cap stocks during the first half
of 1998?
In general, we have seen an equity market in which large cap stocks are up
almost 20 percent and small cap stocks are up only 5 percent. We have seen a
flight to liquidity and a flight to what people perceive to be quality-that is,
eagerly traded, well-known large cap stocks. This has been influenced by two
major global events: the currency turmoil in the Far East, and uncertainty in
Europe over a new, single currency--the Euro.
The fact is, people are afraid of their own currency, both in Europe and in the
Far East. They've seen their currencies decline in value versus the U.S. dollar.
Therefore, if you are a believer in equities and you are afraid of your own
currency, you want to try to invest where you can buy stocks at good multiples,
buy them with the knowledge that you can sell them easily, and buy them
denominated in U.S. dollars.
What changes do you anticipate between now and year-end?
During the next six months, we expect to see opportunities in the technology and
energy sectors, and possibly certain areas of the healthcare sector. In that
time, we anticipate the Fund to be fully invested. We believe this will be a
period of picking and choosing rather than focusing on specific industries.
Looking ahead, what is your outlook for the economy in the second half of 1998?
Overall, small cap stocks are cheap. We are not quite sure when they will become
more fairly valued and begin to outperform. Right now, we are in a
liquidity-driven market and we do not see signs of it turning around in the
near-term. Our strategy going forward will be one of `picking and poking' among
individual stocks, rather than from an industry-driven focus.
*These investment performance figures may be of limited use for comparative
purposes because they do not reflect charges imposed by the separate investment
accounts invested in the Funds which, if included, would decrease the
performance figures.
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MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 1998
(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
Investments at value (See Schedule of Investments) (Notes 2A, 2B and 4)
Equities (Identified cost: $8,399,959) ........................................ $ 8,255,104
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Total investments ........................................................... 8,255,104
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Cash ............................................................................ 1,479,632
Receivable for securities sold .................................................. 107,915
Interest and dividends receivable ............................................... 5,976
Reimbursement receivable ........................................................ 2,123
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Total assets ................................................................ 9,850,750
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LIABILITIES
Investment management fee payable (Note 3) ...................................... 5,210
Accrued liabilities ............................................................. 3,005
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Total liabilities ........................................................... 8,215
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NET ASSETS ...................................................................... $ 9,842,535
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Net assets consist of:
Series shares (par value $.01 per share, an unlimited number authorized) (Note 5) $ 10,000
Additional paid-in capital ...................................................... 9,990,000
Undistributed net investment income (Notes 2C and 2D) ........................... 46
Undistributed net realized (loss) on investments ................................ (12,656)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments (Note 2A) ............................ (144,855)
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NET ASSETS .................................................................. $ 9,842,535
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Outstanding series shares ................................................... 1,000,000
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Net asset value per share ................................................... $ 9.84
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Period June 1, 1998 (Commencement of Operations) through June 30, 1998
(Unaudited)
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Investment income
Dividends (Note 2B) .................................................... $ 6,138
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Total income ........................................................ 6,138
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Expenses
Investment management fee (Note 3) ..................................... 5,210
Audit fees ............................................................. 3,005
Less Reimbursement Expense ............................................. (2,123)
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Total expenses ...................................................... 6,092
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Net investment income (Notes 2C and 2D) ................................ 46
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Net realized and unrealized loss on investments (Notes 2A 2B, 2C and 2D)
Net realized loss on investments (Notes 2B, 2C and 2D) ................. (12,656)
Change in net unrealized depreciation on investments (Note 2A) ......... (144,855)
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Net loss ............................................................... (157,511)
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations , ................. $(157,465)
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the Period June 1, 1998 (Commencement of Operations) through June 30, 1998
(Unaudited)
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<S> <C>
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income .............................................................. $ 46
Net realized loss on investments ................................................... (12,656)
Change in net unrealized depreciation on investments ............................... (144,855)
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations ................................ (157,465)
Net increase in capital share transactions (Note 5) ................................. 10,000,000
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Total increase .................................................................. 9,842,535
NET ASSETS, at beginning of period .................................................. 0
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NET ASSETS, at end of period ........................................................ $ 9,842,535
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Undistributed net investment income included in net assets at the end of the period $ 46
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected per share data for the series shares outstanding:
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<CAPTION>
For the
Period Ended
June 30, 1998*
(Unaudited)
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<S> <C>
Net asset value:
Beginning of period ........................................................ $ 10.000
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Income from investment operations:
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments ............................ (0.157)
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Total from investment operations ........................................... (0.157)
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Net asset value:
End of period ........................................................... $ 9.843
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Total return*** ............................................................. (0.016%)
Net assets (in millions):
End of period .............................................................. $ 9.84
Ratio of expenses to average net assets ..................................... 0.06%**
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets ........................ 0.00%**
Portfolio turnover rate ..................................................... 3.07%**
</TABLE>
* The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 1998.
** Percentages represent results for the period and are not annualized.
*** Total return information shown in the Financial Highlights table does not
reflect expenses that apply at the separate account level or to related
insurance products. Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total
return figures for the period shown.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 1998
(Unaudited)
Number Market
of Value
Shares (Note 2A)
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EQUITIES -- 83.87%
Aerospace & Defense -- 1.51%
Tristar Aerospace.......................... 9,600 $ 148,800
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Airlines -- 1.97%
ASA Holding Inc............................ 3,900 193,538
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Automobiles & Parts -- 4.91%
CSK Auto Corp.............................. 6,100 154,025
Dura Automotive Systems Inc................ 2,000 64,250
Keystone Automotive Industries............. 5,700 131,813
Titan International Inc.................... 7,800 132,600
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21,600 482,688
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Banking, Savings & Loans -- 3.07%
Banknorth Group Inc........................ 4,300 159,100
SIS BankCorp Inc........................... 3,700 143,375
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8,000 302,475
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Beverages -- 1.24%
Robert Mondavi Corp........................ 4,300 122,013
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Chemicals -- 1.50%
Cambrex Corp............................... 5,600 147,000
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Communications -- 1.52%
True North Communication Inc............... 5,100 149,174
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Computers & Office Equipment -- 3.16%
Compx International Inc.................... 6,200 134,075
Pomeroy Computers Res. Inc................. 6,800 177,222
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13,000 311,297
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Electrical Equipment & Electronics -- 1.55%
AFC Cable Systems, Inc..................... 4,300 152,650
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Energy -- 1.55%
Wicor Inc.................................. 6,600 152,624
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Financial Services -- 6.37%
Conning Corp............................... 7,500 148,250
Nationwide Financial Svsc. Inc............. 3,400 173,400
Stirling Cooke Brown Holdings.............. 5,500 154,688
Webster Fini Brown Holdings................ 4,600 152,950
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21,000 627,288
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Fluids -- Handling -- 2.75%
Graco Inc.................................. 4,400 153,450
Roper Industries, Inc...................... 4,500 117,563
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8,900 271,013
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Foods -- 1.27%
International Home Foods Inc............... 5,500 125,125
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Glass & Plastic -- 2.04%
Libby Inc.................................. 1,200 45,974
Spartch Corp............................... 7,200 154,348
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8,400 200,320
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Health Care Products -- 2.98%
Herbalife International CI B............... 6,400 132,000
Landauer Inc............................... 5,400 161,325
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11,800 293,325
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Heating & Air Conditioning -- 5.15%
Group Maintenance CP....................... 9,000 162,000
Service Experts Inc........................ 4,800 165,600
Watsco Inc................................. 5,100 179,454
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18,900 507,054
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Industrial Transportation -- 2.84%
Greenbrier Companies Inc................... 8,500 148,625
Omniquip International Inc................. 7,200 133,200
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15,700 279,825
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Insurance -- 6.24%
Capital Re Corp............................ 2,000 143,250
Executive Risk Inc......................... 2,300 169,625
HCC Insurance Holdings..................... 7,400 162,800
Highlands Insurance Co..................... 7,500 138,750
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19,200 614,425
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Machinery & Components -- 10.05%
Columbus McKinnon Corporation.............. 5,200 135,200
DT Industries.............................. 5,200 126,100
Gleason Corp............................... 4,900 137,813
Hardinge Inc............................... 5,850 142,594
Hughes Supply Inc.......................... 4,400 161,150
Pentacon, Inc.............................. 12,600 149,625
Regal-Beloit Corp.......................... 4,800 136,800
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42,950 989,282
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Marketing -- 3.20%
Harte Hanks Communications................. 6,700 172,940
Hub Group Inc.............................. 6,700 141,538
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13,400 314,478
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Metals -- 2.99%
Autocam Corporation...................... 8,800 146,300
Hawk Corp. - Class A..................... 8,400 148,050
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17,200 294,350
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Miscellaneous -- 4.99%
Crossman Communities Inc................... 5,300 160,988
McClatchy Newspapers CI A.................. 5,000 173,125
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.................. 5,900 156,716
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16,200 490,829
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Oil & Gas -- 3.17%
Houston Exploration........................ 7,100 162,853
Stone Energy Corporation................... 4,200 149,360
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11,300 312,213
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Paper -- 1.74%
Wausau Mosinee Paper Corp.................. 7,500 171,562
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MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
June 30, 1998
(Unaudited)
Number Market
of Value
Shares (Note 2A)
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Real Estate -- 1.40%
Mid-Atlantic Realty Trust ...................... 11,200 $ 137,893
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Transportation -- 4.71%
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. .................... 6,600 164,175
MS Carriers .................................... 5,300 143,763
Rollins Truck Leasing Company .................. 12,600 155,925
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24,500 463,863
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Total Equities
(Cost $8,399,959) .............................. 8,255,104
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Total Investments
(Cost $8,399,959) (a) 83.87% $ 8,255,104
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(a) Federal Income Tax Information: At June 30, 1998
the net unrealized appreciation on investments
based on cost of $8,399,959 for federal
income tax purposes is as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all
investments in which there is an excess of
market value over tax cost ................................ $ 285,071
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all
investments in which there is an excess of tax
cost over market value .................................... 429,926
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Net unrealized depreciation ............................... $ (144,855)
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* Non-income producing security.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes To Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. HISTORY
MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund (the "MML Trust") is a non-diversified fund
series of MML Series Investment Fund ("MML Trust"), a no load, open-end,
management investment company registered as such under the Investment Company
Act of 1940. MML Trust, which has six separate series of shares, was organized
as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant
to an Agreement and Declaration of the Trust.
MML Trust was established by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
("MassMutual") for the purposes of providing vehicles for the investment of
assets of various separate investment accounts established by MassMutual and by
the life insurance companies which are subsidiaries of MassMutual. Shares of MML
Trust are not offered to the general public.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed
consistently by each Fund in the preparation of the financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
A. Investment Valuation
Equity securities are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a
pricing service, authorized by the Board of Trustees, which provides the
last reported sale price for securities listed on a national securities
exchange, or on the NASDAQ national market system. If securities are
unlisted, or there is no reported sales price, the bid price of the prior
trade date will be used. Long-term bonds are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service, authorized by the Board of
Trustees, which determines valuations taking into account appropriate
factors such as institutional-size, trading in similar groups of securities,
yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading
characteristics and other market data. Short-term obligations with less than
one year, but more than sixty days to maturity from the date of purchase are
valued on the basis of their market value. Short-term obligations with sixty
days or less to maturity from the date of purchase are generally valued at
amortized cost when the Board believes amortized cost approximates market
value.
B. Accounting For Investments
Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is
recorded on ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual
basis. Premiums and discounts on short-term securities are amortized in
determining interest income.
Realized gains and losses on investment transactions and unrealized
appreciation and depreciation of investments are reported for financial
statement and federal income tax purposes on the identified cost method.
C. Federal Income Tax
The MML Trust has established a policy for each of the Funds to comply with
the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated
investment companies. As a result, the Funds will not be subject to federal
income tax on any net investment income and any net capital gains to the
extent they are distributed or are deemed to have been distributed to
shareholders. Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax
regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles.
These differences are primarily due to the deferral of wash sale losses, and
paydowns on certain mortgage-backed securities. As a result, net investment
income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a
reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such
period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among
certain of their capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of
the Funds.
D. Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles require management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Notes To Financial Statements (Continued)
3. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEE
MassMutual provides all investment advisory, and management and administrative
services needed by the Funds. For acting as such, MassMutual receives a
quarterly fee from each Fund at the annual rate of .65% of the first
$100,000,000 of the average daily net asset value of the Fund, .60% of the next
$200,000,000, .55% of the next $200,000,000 and .50% of any excess over
$500,000,000.
MassMutual has entered into an investment sub-advisory agreement with Babson
Acquisition Corporation ("Babson") which is a controlled subsidiary of
MassMutual. The agreement provides that Babson manage the assets of MML Small
Cap Value Equity Fund. MassMutual pays Babson a quarterly fee equal to an annual
rate of .25% of the average daily net asset value of MML Small Cap Value Equity
Fund.
MassMutual has agreed, at least through April 30, 1999, to bear the expenses of
the Fund to the extent that the aggregate expenses (excluding each Fund's
management fee, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary
expenses) incurred during the Fund's fiscal year exceed .11% of the average
daily net assets value of the Fund for such year. Through June 30, 1998, $2.123
of the Fund's total expenses were borne by MassMutual.
4. PURCHASE AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS AND FORWARD COMMITMENTS
Proceeds
For the Period ended Acquisition from Sales
June 30, 1998* Cost and Maturities
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Equities ................................ $ 8,666,017 $ 253,402
*The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 1998.
5. NET INCREASE FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
The Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial
interest to the Fund at $0.01 par value. Changes in shares of beneficial
interest are as follows:
For the Period ended
June 30, 1998
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Shares
Sales of shares ........................................... 1,000,000
Redemption of shares ...................................... --
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Net Increase .............................................. 1,000,000
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Amount
Sales of shares ........................................... $ 10,000,000
Redemption of shares ...................................... --
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Net Increase .............................................. $ 10,000,000
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